Family Support Coordinator
3 days ago
Depot Hill State School is seeking applications for a Family Support Coordinator (FSC) as part of an exciting new initiative designed to support confident steps through life and learning. This temporary part-time position is available for a period of one year, unless otherwise determined, and focuses on helping children and families transition successfully into school, establish positive attendance patterns, and connect with external
government and non-government services to reduce barriers to learning. The ideal applicant will be passionate about supporting families and improving student outcomes.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.60FTE), 43.5 hours per fortnight.
About the School
Depot Hill State School has proudly served the Rockhampton community since 1920, with a strong tradition in academic, sporting, social and cultural achievement. We are committed to preparing students for lifelong learning through a futures-focused curriculum that includes technology, creative thinking and real-world application. We value strong partnerships with families and believe open communication is essential to student success. Religious Instruction is offered through large-group, Ecumenical sessions, complementing our holistic values education program. For more information, please refer to our parent handbook or contact us to arrange an interview.
About the Role
As the Family Support Coordinator you will assist the school to support children and families successfully transition into school from early childhood services. You will facilitate access to learning or engagement supports to help establish positive patterns of school attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning. You will link families to external government and non-government supports and services to reduce barriers to learning for students.
Your Responsibilities
As the Family Support Coordinator, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Work with classroom teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff to understand the child's needs and connect families with services, such as health, therapeutic and developmental interventions to support engagement with learning.
- Work with and support the needs of vulnerable children from diverse and complex backgrounds, including First Nations young persons with disability and young persons in care.
- Support family capacity building to assist their child's learning, development and wellbeing, ongoing engagement in school, and the school to respond to the complex needs of students and families.
- Assist school communities advocating for vulnerable children and families to address their needs and facilitate engagement in learning for improved learning outcomes.
- Experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or a willingness to work and train in culturally appropriate approaches is essential.
- Knowledge of the regions demographic and local service providers and agency supports would be highly regarded.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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